Eye Infections and Inflammation

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common bacterial or viral infection of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid.

A stye is a small, painful bump on the eyelid caused by a bacterial infection of an oil gland.

Blepharitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the eyelid margin that can cause redness, swelling, and crusting of the eyelids.

Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye. The most common cause of keratitis is a viral infection, such as herpes simplex virus or adenovirus.

Keratomycosis is a rare but serious fungal infection of the cornea that can lead to blindness if not treated promptly.

Uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. The most common cause of uveitis is an autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

Retinitis pigmentosa is a chronic inflammatory condition of the retina that can lead to blindness.

Endophthalmitis is an inflammation of the inside of the eye. The most common cause of endophthalmitis is a bacterial infection.

Ocular toxocariasis is a rare but serious parasitic infection of the eye that can lead to blindness if not treated promptly.

Scleritis is an inflammation of the sclera, the white outer layer of the eye. The most common cause of scleritis is an autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

Dacryoadenitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the lacrimal gland, which produces tears.

Orbital cellulitis is an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the eye. The most common cause of orbital cellulitis is a bacterial infection.

Endophthalmitis is a rare but serious complication of eye surgery that can lead to blindness if not treated promptly.

Uveitis in children is most commonly caused by an autoimmune disease, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis or Crohn's disease.

Blepharitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid.